Bike running HOT!

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 6:40 pm

Just picked the bike back up from RR, they couldn't find any prob witht he thermo fan, hardly surprises me as unless you actually ride the bike for a bit she remains reasonably ok temp wise.

Thermo fan not working as stated above and could well be the ONLY cause and indeed I certianly hope so, will be sussing it out tomorrow in depth but nay ideas appreciated.

The suggestion of a new bike would sit well if I was a bit more financial, alas i'm not... so, this thing given it's aesthetics and the fact that it's now done >100,000 ks will sell for SFA so i'm looking to ride it into the ground basically.

Of course a working cooling system would help it's longevity enormously...

Aussie Ninja · Post by **Aussie Ninja** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:08 pm

If it's the same as a zx6r the sensor in the radiator closes a contact to turn on the fan when hot. These can die as did mine. Test it by removing the plug and shorting its two pins. The fan should spring into life.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:35 pm

i was gunna suggest its probably running hot cos were in the middle of a heatwave u pelican.....

but then again..it might not of been as hot over there as it has been here??

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:52 pm

We usually get Adelaide's weather the day after you blokes, so yeah, it has been hot but not THAT hot tonight and previously have run this thing in 40 degree days with no cooling probs, also given the thermo fan doesn't run, that points to be a prime suspect.

AUssie, how expensive/easy is it to fix (if that's the prob) and do I take it to a radiator dude or an auto sparky?

BladeBoy · Post by **BladeBoy** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 7:57 pm

mick_dundee wrote:We usually get Adelaide's weather the day after you blokes, so yeah, it has been hot but not THAT hot tonight and previously have run this thing in 40 degree days with no cooling probs, also given the thermo fan doesn't run, that points to be a prime suspect.

AUssie, how expensive/easy is it to fix (if that's the prob) and do I take it to a radiator dude or an auto sparky?

If it unscrews from the radiator, pull it out, go buy a new one.

Rossi · Post by **Rossi** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:16 pm

BladeBoy wrote:
mick_dundee wrote:We usually get Adelaide's weather the day after you blokes, so yeah, it has been hot but not THAT hot tonight and previously have run this thing in 40 degree days with no cooling probs, also given the thermo fan doesn't run, that points to be a prime suspect.

AUssie, how expensive/easy is it to fix (if that's the prob) and do I take it to a radiator dude or an auto sparky?

If it unscrews from the radiator, pull it out, go buy a new one.

It does.......Mick 5 minute job once you get to the bugger

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:44 pm

Rossi wrote:It does.......Mick 5 minute job once you get to the bugger

So what you up to tomorrow Mr rossi?

Aussie Ninja · Post by **Aussie Ninja** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:25 pm

mick_dundee wrote:Aussie, how expensive/easy is it to fix (if that's the prob) and do I take it to a radiator dude or an auto sparky?

My one was $76. Accept I fitted a switch I had lying around for free instead. I prefer it because if you can see traffic turning to crap you can turn the fan on before the bike gets stinking hot.

Mizz ZZR · Post by **Mizz ZZR** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 10:54 pm

Ahh that was your bike they were chekin out when i was in there, did u remove the bit of screen you had left ???. From what i heard could be wrong but i thought i heard a comment that bike didnt have any or little coolant in it.

Neka79 · Post by **Neka79** » Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:08 pm

Aussie Ninja wrote:
mick_dundee wrote:Aussie, how expensive/easy is it to fix (if that's the prob) and do I take it to a radiator dude or an auto sparky?
My one was $76. Accept I fitted a switch I had lying around for free instead. I prefer it because if you can see traffic turning to crap you can turn the fan on before the bike gets stinking hot.

ahh yes the ol thermo fan switch manualisation..think ill do it to me blade...they dont like getting hot...

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:33 am

Mizz ZZR wrote:From what i heard could be wrong but i thought i heard a comment that bike didnt have any or little coolant in it.

That's correct Kaz, that's because it's all boiled up into the overflow... now assuming RR have replaced coolant and they said they did, then thermo fan must be my problem child.

javaman · Post by **javaman** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 1:40 am

- check fluid level, not from the reservoir only but open the cap on the radiator as well

- check the radiator cap. The fluid needs pressure to have high boiling point. If old, replace it anyway for $8 (BP servo)

- check whether the fan is working (I thought you had it switched?)

- check fan switch

- most difficult: check thermostat

mrmina · Post by **mrmina** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:17 pm

mate u should be glad its running hot.

its the only hot thing in ur life that been near ur crotch.

Lainie · Post by **Lainie** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:21 pm

mrmina wrote:mate u should be glad its running hot.

its the only hot thing in ur life that been near ur crotch.

Very Good Mina

I now have coke over my keyboard

mick_dundee · Post by **mick_dundee** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 12:22 pm

mrmina wrote:its the only hot thing in ur life that been near ur crotch.

Nah my cat sits on my lap all the time!!!!